Fraser was acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Edmonton's sixth round draft choice (151st overall) in the 2010 National Hockey League Entry Draft.

Fraser, 6’1”, 190lbs, was a member of the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks this past season, recording 19 points (7-12-19) and 44 penalty minutes in 70 games played. He also appeared in three playoff games with the Blackhawks.

The 25-year-old Sicamous, British Columbia native just completed his fifth professional season, amassing 36 points (13-23-36) and 108 penalty minutes in 157 career NHL games.

Fraser had a stellar junior career which was highlighted by helping Canada capture a gold medal at the 2005 World Junior Hockey Championship in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In 269 career games with the Western Hockey League’s Red Deer Rebels, he tallied 214 points (74-140-214) and 640 penalty minutes.